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Forklift Operator And Material Handler @ Aerotek

Memphis, Tennessee, USOnsiteTemporary
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Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material HandlerJob DescriptionJoin a dynamic team where you will actively support stockroom functions and manage material-related tasks. Work from Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM. You will perform warehouse activities that involve the safe and accurate movement of materials and corresponding system transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the movement of materials to manufacturing areas to support production schedules.
  • Execute necessary material movements both physically and systematically to ensure manufacturing areas are replenished.
  • Facilitate material movements to areas outside of manufacturing, such as shipping and office personnel.
  • Utilize RF scanners for performing ERP transactions.
  • Operate material handling equipment as needed.
  • Maintain organization with Bin Management and First In First Out maintenance.
  • Return unused materials to the stockroom using RF technology.
  • Properly dispose of scrap components.
  • Pull materials for purges from stock as necessary.
  • Perform warehouse cycle-counts where appropriate.
  • Verify material movements and ensure accuracy in documentation.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

  • Ability to present information and respond to questions effectively.
  • Problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Proficiency in operating a personal computer with a Windows-based operating system.
  • Advanced PC skills, including familiarity with related software packages.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence and understand visual aids.
  • Competence in applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
  • Ability to handle standardized situations with minimal variables.
  • Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to interpret graphs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a detail-oriented position is a must.
  • Capability to follow directions accurately.
  • Candidates with stable work history are preferred.

Why Work Here? This position offers significant growth opportunities within the company. Employees receive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401k plan with a 3% match. Enjoy ride-share options, biweekly pay when permanent, and a welcoming work culture with perks like a break room and quarterly cookouts.

Work EnvironmentWork in an extremely clean manufacturing site with the potential to expand into a 3-million sqft campus. Employees are required to wear composite shoes. The environment is conducive to growth and development, making it an ideal place for career advancement.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.20 - $21.20/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Skills

forklift operationmaterial handlingrf scanner operationbin managementfirst in first out (fifo)warehouse cycle countingerp systemspc proficiencywindows operating systemmathematical calculationsproblem solvingdocumentation verificationstandard operating proceduresdata entrycorrespondence writing

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